Golf makes a soldier happy again – level 1

Golf makes a soldier happy again

04-06-2026 07:00

Jesse Williamson is a soldier. In 2009, he is in a dangerous war. A big bomb hits his car. Jesse loses his legs. His friends die in the war.

When Jesse comes back home, he is very sad. He cries a lot. He takes drugs to feel better. Then, he goes to a special hospital to get help. In this place, a friend shows him the game of golf. Jesse plays golf every day. It helps him feel good. Golf is a quiet game in nature.

Now, Jesse is happy. He teaches golf to other old soldiers. He has a new team and a new life. Jesse says that golf is like a doctor for his mind.

Difficult words: cry (when your eyes water because you are sad), show (to let someone see something or explain how to do it), nature (all the animals, plants, rocks, and places outside cities).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

How did learning to play golf at the special hospital change Jesse's life?

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